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2253 73rd St, Van Horne, IA, 52346

4beds
4baths
2,112sqft
$469,000
$222price/sqft
$3,294/moest. monthly cost
$131,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

10+ acres, updated historic home, off a paved road, less than 25 minutes to downtown Cedar Rapids— you will want to see this one! This beautifully updated craftsman-style farmhouse blends timeless country character with many improvements and includes a massive arena building. The spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home offers over 2,100 square feet of finished living space and has been thoughtfully updated to preserve its historic charm while incorporating modern updates. Inside, you’ll notice the craftsmanship of another era with original woodwork, hardwood floors with classic inlay, vintage door knobs, and built-ins throughout the home. Recent interior improvements include refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, modern lighting, and a fully remodeled kitchen with tile flooring, remodeled bathrooms, and much more. The main level features a beautiful new kitchen, spacious living room, a bedroom, and two convenient half bathrooms. Upstairs you’ll find three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary suite with a large attached sitting room overlooking the property. Plus there's plenty of room to expand! The attic offers additional potential with blown-in insulation and natural light making this the perfect spot for a playroom, additional bedroom, or a fun craft room. The clean basement offers high ceilings and an additional shower and sink making this a flexible space for storage, recreation, or future finishing. Various updates provide peace of mind, including roof, siding, windows, gutters, tankless water heater, new water softener, updated PEX plumbing, new well pump, and new well pressure tank. Outside, the 10.78 acres provides room for hobbies, animals, equipment, or outdoor recreation with Weasel Creek running along the east side of the property. The detached three-stall garage has been updated with new doors, roof, siding, and a new concrete floor in the larger side. The property also features an impressive arena building, offering incredible potential for livestock, equipment storage, hobbies, or future projects. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated historic acreage with a versatile outbuilding, and convenient access to Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Norway Elementary SchoolGrades 4-67.7 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1917

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick,Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Two Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Softener Owned,See Remarks

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Upper Level Primary
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,112

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft

Other

  • Level: Second

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 47004160

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior features: Fence

Lot

  • Lot size: 10.78 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 10.78 ACR

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage,Guest,See Remarks
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Hail
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,371$28,452
Home Insurance *$458$5,496
Property Taxes $308$3,696
Electricity $157$1,890
Total$3,294$39,528
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$112,937/yr
40% on housing$98,820/yr
45% on housing$87,840/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

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WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 14.6%
14.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$222This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 52346$177
Benton County$231

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 52346$113
Benton County$104

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-29Price change$495,000
2026-03-26Price change$500,000
2026-03-13Listed for sale$519,000
2026-02-17Listing removed$549,000
2025-11-26Price change$549,000
2025-08-15Listed for sale$569,000
2025-07-30Listing removed$569,000
2025-05-28Listed for sale$569,000
2025-05-24Listing removed$569,000
2025-02-25Listed for sale$569,000
2014-01-27Sold$1,846

For Sale by Agent

AgentJami Gordon
BrokeragePinnacle Realty LLC

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